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Apr 15 2026ENVIRONMENT

Nature as a Bridge: Stories That Show Us How to Connect

The film “In Our Nature” looks at how kids who spend more time on screens than outside might lose touch with the world around them. The makers asked: if children are glued to devices for up to seven hours a day, what will happen when nature lessons become more political and less universal? They set

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Apr 15 2026POLITICS

School Bills Stir Debate: Chaplains vs. Parental Consent

Ohio lawmakers are pushing two new school rules that feel like opposite sides of the same coin. One bill would let public schools invite volunteer religious counselors to talk with students, while the other demands parents sign off before a minor can get any mental‑health care at all. Both proposals

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Apr 15 2026HEALTH

Learning About Love: A Tech Founder’s New Guide

A well‑known tech entrepreneur recently admitted that he had not prepared his son for conversations about intimacy. The father, who is passionate about extending human life, explained that his son had turned 20 and asked questions he felt unready to answer. He confessed, “I never taught my son about

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Apr 15 2026CELEBRITIES

Life in the Spotlight: A Fresh Look at the Sussexes’ Moves

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have shifted from royal duties to a new phase that mixes media ventures, lavish living, and uncertain future plans. After stepping back from official royal roles, they entered a five‑year deal with Netflix that produced several high‑profile projects. The partnership en

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Apr 15 2026EDUCATION

Cybersecurity Upgrade: Aurora Schools Boost Digital Safety

Aurora Public Schools recently held a board meeting where the district’s technology leader discussed fresh updates to its cyber protection strategy. The focus was on how new tools and policies now guard the district’s computers, data, students, staff, and overall network. The technology director hi

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Apr 15 2026FINANCE

Money Skills: The Key to Baltimore’s Future

Financial knowledge is more than a buzzword; it shapes the way people work, buy and invest. In Baltimore, where many families face economic challenges, a lack of money‑management skills can lock students out of higher education and stable jobs. Only about half of Maryland adults feel confident ha

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Apr 15 2026POLITICS

Georgia’s College Shake‑Up: A New Path or a Backward Step?

Georgia has rolled out a sweeping plan that will change where students study and which subjects are taught. The government says the move aims to match job needs and spread universities across the country, but critics say it is a step away from Europe and toward Russia. The new rule, called “one f

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Apr 15 2026EDUCATION

Play Day Fun for Kids at College

The college’s Early Childhood Department has a yearly event called Children’s Play Day. It takes place during the national Week of the Young Child, a time when many places focus on kids. The college partners with the International Play Association to give families a day of learning through play.

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Apr 15 2026FINANCE

Richland One moves past financial warning, focuses on stronger future

South Carolina’s Richland One school district just escaped a financial red flag that had been hanging over its operations for nearly two years. The state first raised concerns in August 2024, bumping the district from a basic watch list to a stricter caution label. Auditors flagged several weak spot

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Apr 15 2026EDUCATION

Small-town teacher builds futures and cooks dreams

Newberry High’s special education room feels like a gym for life skills rather than just a classroom. Students here practice grocery lists, job interviews, and problem-solving instead of just reading from textbooks. One teenager sums it up this way: “She’s not just a teacher—she’s a coach for the ga

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